DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS SMALL BATTERY DRIVE; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 532.010 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Corroded (1131); Sticking (1597); Component Missing (2306); Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 07/15/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition could not be confirmed.An assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation it was observed that the device was not working, the coupling head was worn, the triggers were sticking, and corroded, there was an unknown substance inside the coupling head, one of the electric motor's magnets were missing and the ball bearing were corroded.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear from normal use over time.If information is obtained that was not available, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during pre-surgery setup, it was observed that the small battery drive device was broken (not working).During in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the device coupling head was worn, the triggers were sticking, and corroded, there was an unknown substance inside the coupling head, one of the electric motor's magnets were missing and the ball bearing were corroded.There were no delays to the planned surgical procedure.A spare identical device was available for use.There was no patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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